Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Get UFood Grill

Food & Beverage Close-Up,  June 8, 2009  

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UFood Restaurant Group, an operator of better-for-you fast-casual restaurants, announced that the Company has signed an agreement to open a UFood Grill in the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport with franchise developer and operator, Puente-Brancato Enterprises, Inc.

DFW International Airport is the busiest airport in Texas, transporting over 59 million passengers through its six terminals. It is recognized as the seventh busiest airport in the world.

Puente-Brancato Enterprises operates several successful businesses at DFW International Airport, including several news stand/gift shops, a winery, Frullati Caf and Bakeries, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Fuddruckers, and more. The company noted that its background in franchise operations within an airport environment enables the developer to anticipate a fast-track opening of UFood Grill this September. The agreement also provides Puente-Brancato Enterprises the right to open additional UFood Grill locations in other airports in Texas.

We are having a tremendous amount of success at our UFood Grill in the Boston s Logan Airport, and expect the same in the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, said George Naddaff, Chairman and CEO of UFood. Our goal is to become the new and better way for travelers to eat at airports all across the country, and Puente-Brancato Enterprises provides us the opportunity to continue expanding in the airport market. Being in one of the busiest international gateways with an organization like Puente-Brancato Enterprises gives us great confidence that millions of traveling patrons will enjoy the UFood Grill experience.

Gina Puente-Brancato, CEO of Puente-Brancato Enterprises said, We look forward to bringing the UFood Grill experience to our local patrons and travelers. Our traveling customers are demanding food offerings that match the way they eat at home. They do not want to settle for fast food; they want good food, feel great eat smart.

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